Swept Away
- Words by Kelley Sheenan
Sweet, stylish and sustainable, that’s what this little Kite Boy is… Handmade in New Zealand from bamboo ply and cotton twine, the whimsical range of natural wall decorations from Spoonful Design in Auckland will put a smile on any child’s dial (and of course the young at heart). Found over at Endemic World, the difficult part is choosing between a kite, puppy, balloon or yoyo…
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